Tangy Chicken Tikka With Lemon Rice Recipe

Indian cuisine · 401 calories

Tangy Chicken Tikka With Lemon Rice recipe

About this recipe

Tangy Chicken Tikka with Lemon Rice is a vibrant Indian dish that combines succulent marinated chicken tikka with fragrant lemon-infused rice. Perfectly balanced, this lunch offers 28g of protein to support your nutrition goals while delivering bold flavors and comforting textures. The smoky, lightly spiced chicken pairs beautifully with the zesty rice, making it ideal for gym meal prep or energizing your midday. Easy to cook in under an hour, this dish is a delight for those craving hearty, flavorful meals. Serve it fresh or batch it for the week to enjoy high-protein convenience.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Nutrich Chicken Thigh Boneless
  • - DELI QUINOA/BASMATI RICE 1KG
  • 100 g Lemon
  • 100 g Milky Mist Skyr High Protein Plain Yogurt
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli Powder
  • 50 g Everest Cumin Powder
  • - Coriander Powder
  • 110 g Unpeeled Garlic Cloves
  • loose Ginger
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
  • 200 ml Mustard Oil
  • 500 g Onion
  • 1 kg Beetroot
  • 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2. Prepare a marinade by combining yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt.
  3. 3. Add the marinade to the chicken and mix thoroughly to coat each piece evenly. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
  4. 4. Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked, turning occasionally.
  5. 5. While the chicken is cooking, rinse the rice thoroughly under running water and set aside.
  6. 6. In a pot, sauté finely chopped onion and grated fresh turmeric in a little oil until fragrant.
  7. 7. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir for a minute to coat the grains with the turmeric mixture.
  8. 8. Pour in water, add salt, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  9. 9. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork and mix in the lemon zest and chopped fresh coriander leaves.
  10. 10. Serve the tangy chicken tikka alongside the aromatic lemon rice for a balanced and flavorful meal.